The Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is a leader in advancing the science that demonstrates the positive roles that pets and other animals play in the integrated health of individuals, families and communities. Not only do we fund research, but we also make sure that published results are widely disseminated to help educate and inform as many people as possible.

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Tierra Bonaldi or Jamie Baxter at 775.322.4022, tierra@theimpetusagency.com, jamie@theimpetusagency.com

Recent Press Releases

• New Scientific Results: Asking Patients About Pets Enhances Patient Communication and Care October 16, 2017
• DC Stands for Dogs and Cats! New Survey Confirms Capitol Hill is a Very Pet-Friendly Workplace October 2, 2017
• New Research to Investigate the Effect of Shelter Cat Adoption on Stress and Anxiety in Children with Autism October 2, 2017
• New Research to Study Impact of Therapy Dogs On Stress and Academic Performance in Children with Autism September 20, 2017
• Healthy Paws Foundation Joins Forces with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute August 15, 2017
• IDEXX Supports Human-Animal Bond Research May 30, 2017
• New Scientific Study: Dogs Improve Social Skills for Children with Autism May 22, 2017
• Pet Food Institute Supports Human-Animal Bond Research March 1, 2017
• Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Announces 2016 Research Grants December 13, 2016
• New Study to Examine Social, Behavioral and Academic Effects of Pets in the Classroom December 12, 2016
• New Study to Explore the Connection Between Human and Pet Health November 28, 2016
• Email Reminder + Dog = Increased Physical Activity: Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Announces Results of Research Project November 14, 2016
• Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Awards Grant for New Study to Examine Therapy Dog Impact on Pediatric Echocardiograms October 25, 2016
• New Research to Study Whether Therapy Dogs Can Lower Dose of Sedation in Children Undergoing Surgery October 13, 2016
• Survey Shows Health Benefits of Pets Linked to Improved Veterinary Care September 8, 2016
• New HABRI Survey: Knowledge That Pets Improve Our Health Boosts Animal Welfare September 7, 2016
• Study Finds Dogs De-Stress Families with Autistic Children July 19, 2016
• Phillips Pet Food & Supplies Supports Human-Animal Bond Research March 1, 2016
• PetSmart Joins HABRI Board of Trustees February 25, 2016
• Pet Partners and HABRI Join Forces to Promote Human-Animal Bond January 18, 2016
• Pet Ownership Saves $11.7 Billion in Health Care Costs December 14, 2015
• Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Announces 2015 Research Grants September 28, 2015
• New Study of Animal Assisted Interventions in Trauma Treatment Finds Reduced Depression, Anxiety and Post-traumatic Stress September 21, 2015
• New Study to Examine Benefits of Pets for Older Americans September 9, 2015
• New Research to Study Therapy Dog Visits for Elderly ICU Patients August 25, 2015
• Will Reading to Rabbits Improve Student Skills? Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Grant to Study Children Reading to Classroom Pets August 19, 2015
• New Study to Examine Wellness Effects of Animals on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder August 4, 2015
• New Research to Study Effects of Dogs on Children’s Stress: Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Awards Grant to Yale University July 22, 2015
• When Doctors Ask About Pets, Good Things Happen: New Research Study Will Use Pet Query to Boost Patient Health May 28, 2015
• New Research to Study Effects of Service Dogs on Post 9-11 War Veterans with PTSD April 16, 2015
• American Veterinary Distributors Association Supports Human‐Animal Bond Research and Education February 6, 2015
• HABRI Awards Grant to Green Chimneys August 7, 2014
• New Survey Reveals 97% of Doctors Believe There Are Health Benefits to Owning a Pet October 27, 2014
• World Pet Association Supports Human-Animal Bond Research July 21, 2014
• Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation Announces Executive Director January 15, 2014